- Matchup: Butler Bulldogs vs DePaul Blue Demons
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Venue: Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This weekend, the DePaul Blue Demons (16-14) will be facing off against the Butler Bulldogs (15-15) at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago.
In their previous encounter, the Butler Bulldogs experienced a setback against Creighton, losing the game 76-59. Butler committed 12 fouls while Creighton had 10. The Bulldogs made 10 out of 28 attempts from beyond the arc. Conversely, Creighton was flawless at the free throw line, sinking all 10 attempts. Creighton also secured a total of 33 boards (7 offensive, 26 defensive) but did not record any blocks. The BlueJays assisted 18 times and managed to secure 13 steals. Defensively, Butler allowed Creighton a shooting percentage of 42.4%, as they converted 28 of 66 attempts. Butler tallied 12 assists during the game and forced 8 turnovers while stealing the ball 6 times. On the boards, Butler collected 31 rebounds, with 4 being offensive. The Bulldogs had a successful outing from the free throw line, converting 7 of 8 attempts (87.5%). They concluded the match shooting 41.4% from the field (24 of 58) and made 4 out of 24 three-point attempts.
Key player Michael Ajayi contributed significantly, shooting 57.9% from the field, registering 3 assists, competing for 38 minutes, grabbing 13 rebounds, and scoring 26 points on 11 of 19 attempts.
Currently, Butler holds a balanced record of 15-15 for the season. On average, they turn the ball over 11.3 times per game and commit 15.3 fouls each night. The Bulldogs are averaging 37.6 rebounds per game and have accumulated a total of 463 assists this season, positioning them 98th in Division 1 for assists. They are making 32.8% of their three-point shots (209 of 637) while converting 71.4% of free throws. Butler averages 79.3 points per game, placing them 99th nationally, while shooting at a 45.3% rate from the field.
On the defensive side, the Bulldogs force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while conceding 20.4 fouls. They rank 308th in D-1 for conceding assists, with 461 given up this season. Butler’s defense allows a field goal percentage of 45.7% (871 of 1,905) and yields 34.2 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 33.0% from beyond the arc against them, as Butler ranks 276th nationally in points allowed per game, giving up 77.3.
In their last outing, the DePaul Blue Demons suffered a 76-57 home loss to Villanova. DePaul allowed Villanova to secure a total of 33 rebounds (8 offensive). They shot 33.3% from deep, knocking down 7 of 21 from three-point range, and completed 17 of 23 free throw attempts (73.9%). Villanova managed to make 26 of their 57 shots, finishing with a shooting percentage of 45.6%. DePaul ended the game hitting 22 for 51 from the floor, translating to a shooting percentage of 43.1%. From three-point range, DePaul converted just 2 of their 16 attempts (12.5%). They managed to earn 11 successful free throws at a rate of 68.8%. Villanova committed 18 fouls, giving the Blue Demons 16 free throw attempts. DePaul turned the ball over 15 times while also recording 5 steals. They gathered 19 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive, totaling 23 for the game.
Brandon Maclin was a key player for DePaul in this matchup. He shot 5 of 10 from the field, achieving a 50.0% field goal percentage, and grabbed 5 rebounds. He scored a total of 16 points in 37 minutes and assisted 4 times during the game.
DePaul’s current record stands at 16-14 this season. On the offensive front, the Blue Demons are hitting 44.0% from the field, ranking them 260th nationally. They have tallied 2,121 points this season, averaging 70.7 points per game while securing 33.3 rebounds on average. DePaul is assisting on 15.0 baskets per game, which ranks 107th in the nation, while averaging 12.2 turnovers per game. They commit 17.9 personal fouls each game and convert 69.4% of their free throws.
Defensively, the Blue Demons rank 65th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (69.4). They create 12.6 turnovers per game while permitting opponents to shoot 43.5% from the field (138th in D-1). DePaul’s defense allows 35.9% shooting from beyond the arc (204 of 569) and opponents convert 70.4% of their free throw attempts. They permit an average of 13.7 assists and 33.6 total rebounds per game, ranking 213th and 131st in those respective categories.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Pick: Choose DePaul
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